Lesley Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Sorry! I'm bored - I'm waiting for Nicola to come back with her new chicken - just thought I'd have a go at you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Nothing new there then ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Okay who suggested grapes, I just nearly lost my fingers We gave the girls a grape each Friday and caused mayhem. They were both running up and down the run chasing whoever had the piece of grape and ignoring the grape on the ground. Watching little Ruby belting up th run with half a grape hanging from her beak was so funny it's the first time she's stood up to Maddy over food, even sweetcorn. Anyway when we came to give treats today they were pecking at our fingers as we tried to open the run. Ruby is quite gentle but Maddy is a bit of a thug, ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Grapes are off the menu here! I got fed up with being mugged! Jenny would try and fly through the kitchen door to get to them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 That doesn't surprise me, what 's igrapes that turns chickens into mini feathered hooligans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Trish Try banana! - Jake (4) got mugged for his banana! he threw it up in the air and the chickens flew after it, up into his face! He's been a bit wary ever since and leaves his own snacks outside the run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Mmm banana, maybe I should send Daniel he still has all his fingers, just Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Oaky banana went down well, it's easier to break pieces off and throw them down the run Ruby loved hers so much she didn't realise she walked out of the run. That's the next scary bit for me, "free ranging" we have too many foxes for it to happen much poor girls but at least I now know how to get them back in the run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Gardner Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 I just had to try the grapes and banannas ( not sure about bananna spelling -sorry). It was great fun!The grapes won hands down over the banannas.I don't think I've seen them quite so excited.They were tripping over each other and even the ,usually, mild mannered Clary got in there! So if you feel in need of a little entertainment bring out the grapes. Kim Mrs.Frisby Clary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 If you think that is exciting try maggots they go absolutely crazy and they are good for clearing impacted crop. There is a topic on the forum all about it, I don't think many people fancied trying it they are very wiggly................................ My girls like bio yogurt mixed with oats at the moment even Bunty ate them today the bio natural yogurt helps to stop runny poo's as well so mine get it every morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Okay it's yogurt and oats next. Our girls must think they're in chicken heaven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowcloud Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 I have found the grapes and sweetcorn tips have really helped ours to trust us early on and get close to us, as they cannot resist the food even when it is in our hands. But I haven't seen anyone mention seasame seeds - I had some left over from a seeded loaf and thought I try them on the chooks - they went mad pecking away at all the little seeds in my hand. I have bought some especially for them now ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 If they like those it might be worth trying sunflower seeds as well, although I guess you'd need to just give little amounts as they'd be quite fattening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Ellie has not been hand fed until today. Carl fed her sweetcorn which she loved - then she bit his hand and drew blood! Then she crept under the garden seats and bit Lauren on the bum! Not the best of behaviour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowcloud Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Thanks Trish, hmmmm, chubby chickens eh ? Will have to watch that then. Would they eat sunflower seeds direct from the head like the birds if I snapped it off and put it down for them do you think ? Or would I have to pull all the seeds out for them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Hi Snowcloud, I give my girls a scoop of mixed bird seed about once a week and there are sunflower seeds in that but not too many and they eat them with the shell on. I think there are a few seeds they don't like in it but the wild birds soon hoover that up when I move the run That way they don't get too many of the really fattening seeds even though they eat the ones they like first as they don't get much they then clear most of the rest up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*al Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Ellie has not been hand fed until today. Carl fed her sweetcorn which she loved - then she bit his hand and drew blood! Then she crept under the garden seats and bit Lauren on the bum! Not the best of behaviour Lesley, After reading this I'm getting worried about sitting on my bench now! My two seem to like being underneath the bench and now I know why! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 - better find a cushion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicole Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Hello all, I give my girls growers pellets and chick crumb in the morning (they are only 10 weeks only) and sweetcorn and chard or spinach leaves in the afternoon. I also give them a bowl of chick crumb and growers pellets mixed up with bio yoghurt or cottage cheese each day - is it okay to give hens yohgurt and cottage cheese on such a regular basis Also one of my (otherwise perfectly healthy) girls has runny poop - do you think there is such a thing as too much sweetcorn I am going to try raisens tomorrow - they also seem to be a firm favorite with your girls .... will let you know how I get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Hi Nicole, I give mine natural bio yoghurt mixed with oats everyday so I don't think it will do them any harm........It may be too much spinach and chard that is giving them the poops but keep an eye on them incase it is something else, cut down on the veg and see if it stops.............Keep posting and let us know how you get on......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 Not sure that this is the right thread really, not exactly a snack, & definitely not planned, but I was sitting in the garden yesterday, having a rest and cup of tea, only to hear a chickeny noise next to me. Onion, slurping luke warm tea Fortunately redbush tea, so no caffeine (can't cope with idea of hyper chooks) and limited tannin, also no sugar, but surely tea can't be good for her she liked it though, kept coming back for more until I threw the remnants on the grass, hoping to deter her. No such luck, she just went pecking in that area Maybe I'm just lucky that it wasn't later when I sat outside with a glass of wine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 Chickens like beer as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 I won't ask how you know that Jane!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 I love wandering outside for a couple of minutes with a drink or snack in between work. Now I have to stop & think, is it something I'm prepared to share? Answer usually no! So today I ate a piece of cake in the kitchen & took coffee outside but held the cup with both hands the whole time. Sorry girls. But it was lovely chatting to them while I drank it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Nice to get loads of ideas for chicken treats although mine are not that mad on sweetcorn. I think they must be the only ones. Does anyone know what is really bad for them as I would hate to give them something which makes them ill. I know they should not eat meat but other than that I am rather ignorant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
